Forest Dormouse vs Paradox Vole

Dryomys nitedula compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Forest Dormouse	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Gliridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Dryomys	Microtus
Species	Dryomys nitedula	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Forest Dormouse and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Forest Dormouse

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Forest Dormouse	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Forest Dormouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.